The Meadows

Cucklington, BA9 9QH

The Meadows

A well appointed 4 bedroom family home set in a plot of 5 Acreswith stables and outbuildings.

Guide price £565,000

Gillingham 4 Miles Wincanton 5 Miles

• Detached Family Home

• Subject to an A.O.C

• 4 Double Bedrooms, 2 Ensuite

• Large Kitchen/Dining Room

• Level Pleasure Garden

• Paddocks, Stables and Barns

• In All Approx. 5 Acres

• Ample Parking and Garages

THE PROPERTYThe Meadows is a fantastic rural property which offers a spacious family home set in a variedplot amounting to just over 5 acres including paddocks, stables and useful agriculturaloutbuildings. Internally the property is arranged to offer sociable living spaces and fourdouble bedrooms with a great degree of versatility to suit the needs of a variety ofpurchasers, and the glorious edge-of-village position the property occupies results in awonderful countryside outlook with far-reaching views to be enjoyed, particularly from thetop floor of the house. Subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition, this propertyrepresents an excellent opportunity to retain a country way of life with equestrian facilitiesaway from a working farm environment.

Built in the late 1970's, this property has been designed to reflect a traditional farmhouselifestyle interspersed with modern facilities and is appointed with attractive, tasteful fixturesand fittings including wooden floors and internal doors throughout much of the groundfloor. As can be expected from any such property, the kitchen is the centrepiece and truesociable hub of this home with plentiful fitted units including a central island with a breakfastbar a space for an electric AGA or range-style cooker. Due to an L-shaped layout, the kitchenalso benefits from space for a family dining table which is perfectly positioned in front ofdouble sliding glass doors so as to enjoy the views across the rear garden and paddocks tothe countryside beyond and enable a free flow between indoor and outdoor living duringwarmer months. The kitchen is supported by a shelved walk-in larder and a utility/laundryroom, ensuring that the domestic side of life is well catered for, and under the currentownership a further element of sociability has been added to the kitchen via the creation ofan opening into the snug. Also on the ground floor is a comfortable sitting room which, withan inset, contemporary log burner, is a wonderful place to relax during colder weather, whilstdouble glass doors opening into the kitchen enable these rooms to be interlinked in order tocreate an open and smoothly flowing environment in which to entertain.

The first floor is arranged as three generous double bedrooms, the largest of which benefitsfrom an en suite shower room, and a family bathroom with a shelved airing cupboardaccessed from a central landing. A project carried out by the current owners has seen theconversion of an adjoining garage into a useful fourth bedroom/studio space with an en suiteshower room which, benefitting from independent, step-free access to the front and rear ofthe property, is ideally arranged to provide annexe accommodation for dependent relatives orteenagers but could also lend itself to use as a hobby space or a slightly secluded office forthose working from home.

OUTSIDEWithin the 5.1 acre plot in which The Meadows stands there are excellent facilities for highlydesirable outdoor lifestyles, both recreational and equestrian. Immediately adjoining the rearof the house is a level rear garden which is divided into areas of smooth lawn, paved patioand a raised sun deck, from which double sliding doors lead into the kitchen/dining room.With lovely countryside views across the adjoining paddock, this area offers wonderfulopportunities for outside entertaining and al fresco dining when weather allows. To the frontof the property is a semi-circular driveway providing excellent parking for a number of cars,and from here double wooden gates give vehicular access to the rear, where there is a doublegarage with power and light, as well as to the stables and agricultural outbuildings.

The equestrian elements of the property are thoughtfully grouped together with a stableblock providing boxes for 3 horses in addition to a feed room and a tack room. From the yardin front of the stables, a gate leads directly into a 20' x 40' menage, from the other side ofwhich a path leads to the three paddocks, two of which interlink. Additional outbuildingsinclude an open fronted barn and an agricultural storage building, perfect for securely storingmachinery and tools undercover. We understand from our vendors that there is a possibility that the detached garage blockcould be converted into annexe accommodation (subject to any necessary consents beingobtained) if desired.

AGENTS' NOTEThere is a public footpath running through the paddock located furthest from the house.

AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY CONDITIONThis property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition described as follows; "Theoccupation of the dwelling shall be limited to a person solely or mainly employed, or lastemployed, in the locality in agriculture as defined in Section 290 of the Town and CountryPlanning Act 1971, or in forestry, or a dependent of such a person residing with him or her,or a widow or widower of such a person."

SERVICESMains water and electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating.

SITUATIONCucklington is a charming rural village which, despite wonderful countryside surroundings,enjoys close proximity to well serviced towns including Gillingham and Wincanton. Within thevillage there is a Church and village hall, and the area enjoys a network of country lanes andfootpaths, making this an ideal situation for keen walkers or cyclists. A broad range ofamenities can be found in Wincanton and Gillingham including a choice of supermarkets andvarious independent and national businesses and retailers. Transport links are good with the nearest A303 trunk road junction accessible nearWincanton and a train stations in Gillingham and Castle Cary offering direct rail services toLondon (Waterloo and Paddington) respectively. The area is also well serviced by state andindependent schools including Hazelgrove, Sherborne Schools, Port Regis and Millfield atStreet.

VIEWINGSStrictly by appointment with the vendors' selling agents, Messrs. Stags, Yeovil Office,Telephone 01935 475000. Please note that viewings will only be conducted with applicantswho comply with the Agricultural Occupancy Condition as described above. For furtherinformation please contact the agents.

DIRECTIONSFrom Wincanton take the A303 towards London and take the exit towards Bruton andGillingham. Turn left at the end of the slip road then left again, passing beneath the A303,and at the T junction turn right to proceed towards Cucklington. After a short distance, bearright to follow the signpost towards Cucklington and continue along this lane taking the firstavailable right hand turn. Turn left at the end of the road then bear right to continue downthe hill straight ahead. The property can be found after a distance on the right hand sideshortly before a left hand junction.

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The Meadows, Cucklington, BA9 9QH

4/6 Park Road, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1DZTel: 01935 475000

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